10535 Washoe Rd., Truckee CA, 96161 Oct 26, 2025

Ready for Wildfire: C

HOME HARDENING
DECKS D
EMBER ZONE
PLANTS (0-5 FT) B+
FURNITURE B+
GROUNDCOVER B+
PLANTS (5-30 FT) D
TREES D
TREE HEIGHT D
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DECKS

D
Risk Detected: Embers can fall between deck boards and ignite the joists beneath or combustibles in the underdeck area and quickly spread to your home.

Detection Frequency: Found in 1 of 2 images analyzed.

Assessment: Score 3 (Grade: D)

HOW TO IMPROVE

GOOD

The deck is isolated from fire with non-combustible materials, such as stone, concrete or gravel along the front, sides, and below the deck creating a fire barrier.

BETTER

Open space beneath a deck is covered by a skirt of 1/8" or finer non-combustible mesh, exterior fire-retardant treated wood, or other ignition resistant materials.

BEST

The deck is covered in a flame-resistant coating or made of non-combustible materials (including joists, railings, posts, and walking surface), has a skirt covering the sides and is cleared of debris.

PLANTS (0-5 FT)

B+
Risk Detected: The first 5' from your home is the most important and the most vulnerable to embers. Angled exterior walls, also known as re-entrant corners, should be given additional space to prevent extreme heat buildup.

Detection Frequency: Found in 1 of 2 images analyzed.

Assessment: Score 1 (Grade: B+)

HOW TO IMPROVE

BETTER

The amount of vegetation around the home is reduced by the increase of space between the vegetation with non-combustible materials or having placed the plants into individual non-combustible pots/planters.

BEST

All vegetation and items that could ignite are removed from the area around the home as well as under decks, windows, balconies and stairs.

FURNITURE

B+
Risk Detected: Small combustibles like door mats, furniture, furniture cushions and covers, and planter boxes are often where embers can smolder.

Detection Frequency: Found in 1 of 2 images analyzed.

Assessment: Score 1 (Grade: B+)

HOW TO IMPROVE

BETTER

Combustible items (outdoor furniture, planters, etc.) on top of decks and balconies are limited and kept at least 5' away from the home.

BEST

All outdoor furniture is removed from within 30' of the home or replaced with fire-safe materials.

GROUNDCOVER

B+
Risk Detected: Using fire-resistant materials for walkways, patios, retaining walls, planter edging, driveways or planter bed mulch can help create an effective fuel break.

Detection Frequency: Found in 1 of 2 images analyzed.

Assessment: Score 1 (Grade: B+)

HOW TO IMPROVE

BETTER

All combustible mulch is replaced with boulders, rocks, gravel, or stone in pathways as a ground cover for bare spaces to create an effective firebreak.

BEST

30' around the home is clear of combustible mulch and replaced with non-combustible materials.

PLANTS (5-30 FT)

D
Risk Detected: The 30' space around your home can be used as a buffer for your property to reduce potential fuel for fire.

Detection Frequency: Found in 1 of 2 images analyzed.

Assessment: Score 3 (Grade: D)

HOW TO IMPROVE

GOOD

The amount of vegetation around the home is reduced by the increase of space between the vegetation with non-combustible materials or having placed the plants into individual non-combustible pots/planters.

BETTER

All vegetation and items that could ignite are removed from the area around the home as well as under decks, windows, balconies and stairs.

BEST

Hazardous vegetation is replaced with less flammable plants. An irrigated, well-maintained yard is more effective than a dense collection of flammable shrubs.

TREES

D
Risk Detected: Trees can ignite neighboring trees if planted too closely and tree-to-tree ignitions can create a pathway for wildfire to reach the structure even if mitigation actions are taken to mitigate ground spread. Windy areas and structures located on a slope may require greater distances.

Detection Frequency: Found in 1 of 2 images analyzed.

Assessment: Score 3 (Grade: D)

HOW TO IMPROVE

GOOD

Trees are spaced at least 10' apart to prevent fire spread.

BETTER

Trees are spaced at least 20' apart to prevent fire spread.

BEST

Trees are spaced at least 30' apart to prevent fire spread.

TREE HEIGHT

D
Risk Detected: Ground spreading wildfire will quickly become crown spreading in the presence of ladder fuels to reach the roof despite non-combustible exterior walls. Crown spread is the most rapidly spreading fire typically fueled by high winds.

Detection Frequency: Found in 1 of 2 images analyzed.

Assessment: Score 3 (Grade: D)

HOW TO IMPROVE

GOOD

Trees within 5' of the home or accessory buildings are removed or relocated unless limbed 10' above the structure and 15' clear of the chimney.

BETTER

Branches are pruned to a height of 10' above ground or 3x the height of the shrubs beneath to prevent ground fire from becoming a crown fire.

BEST

All access roads and driveways are cleared of low hanging flammable vegetation to a distance of 10' from roads and 5' from driveways and all trees are pruned to a height of 10' above the ground or 3x the height of the shrubs underneath.